Valenti WM, Betts RF, Hall CB, Hruska JF, Douglas RG. Nosocomial viral infections: II. Guidelines for prevention and control of respiratory viruses, herpesviruses, and hepatitis viruses.
INFECTION CONTROL : IC 1980;
1:165-78. [PMID:
6256306 DOI:
10.1017/s0195941700052899]
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Abstract
This article reviews the most likely mechanisms of transmission of the commonly encountered respiratory viruses (influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza, rhinovirus), herpesviruses, and hepatitis viruses, and presents the guidelines used currently for prevention and control that are in use at Strong Memorial Hospital.
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